Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers was supposed to lead the Jets out of their mediocrity over the years. However, he has massively failed to do so, as the Jets failed to make the playoffs for 14 consecutive years. Now, Rodgers isn’t the only one who is the culprit behind the Jets failing to impress again. Their owner, Woody Johnson, must be equally blamed for giving his teenage sons more control over the Jets coaching staff.

Yes, you heard that right. As per The Athletic’s Zach Rosenblatt, Dianna Russini, and Michael Silver, the Jets decided not to sign the then-Broncos receiver Jerry Jeudy because of his Madden Ratings. Astonishing, right? An NFL organization that follows a game’s player ratings to decide whether someone will be a great signing or not is truly mind-boggling. But it’s the Jets we are talking about here.

There’s a reason why they have the longest active playoff drought among all other American sports franchises. Although it wasn’t Johnson’s idea, it was his teenage sons, Jack and Brick, who persuaded him. It was an anonymous Jets executive who spilled Johnson’s son’s growing influence, “When we’re discussing things, you’ll hear Woody cite something that Brick or Jack read online that’s weighed equally whatever opinion someone else in the department has.”

This takes us back to then-GM Joe Douglas, who, during the offseason, said, “I answer to a teenager.” Now, everything looks a bit clearer because there were reports of Johnson vetoing the idea of signing Jeudy. As for Jerry Jeudy, he had an overall rating of 83 in Madden NFL 24. Well, looking at Jeudy’s numbers this season will put more shame on Johnson’s decision-making. After 15 weeks in the NFL, the Jets’ best receiver is Garrett Wilson, who has an 84 overall rating.

But his numbers are below that of Jeudy while playing with the Browns, who are also struggling. Jeudy has 1,052 receiving yards to his name compared to Wilson’s 933. Now, the Jets ended up bringing Rodgers’ former teammate, Davante Adams, to the fold. And he has failed to impress entirely, leaving last week’s game against the Jags. While Woody Johnson continues to mess things up in his 25-year reign as the Jets owner, their veteran QB might have a thing to say about his future.

Aaron Rodgers possible new role with the Jets next season

When your franchise signal-caller isn’t doing well. It’s not really surprising that people start calling him out more or less every day. However, Rodgers’ critics are somewhat different because of his age. As he nears 42 next year, the Jets are being urged to release him from their roster. But it will not be that easy because of his contract. If the Jets do decide to cut him off, they will be hit with a massive $49M dead cap hit next season. Now, it will only increase after 2025 ( if he stays), as the dead cap hit value will touch a whopping $63M.

Well, Rodgers also has a $35M option if he continues to play after this season. So, the Jets’ only viable option is to allow Rodgers to announce retirement and save themselves from all sorts of financial troubles. However, it doesn’t look like Rodgers will be much obliged to hang up his cleats after this season. Instead, he has a plan for himself that could probably help the Jets, “So if the Jets asked me back and they drafted a guy. I’d mentor the hell out of him if I was playing and I’d try to play as well as I could to keep him on the bench.”

After a horrendous season, the Jets will surely get a higher draft pick next season. And Rodgers could probably help the rookie QB settle into his role in New York. Just look at the Packers; they did the same a few years back. With Rodgers still on their payroll, the Packers went ahead and drafted Jordan Love in 2020. So don’t be surprised if something similar happens in East Rutherford as Rodgers continues to offer insights on his future plans.